Grizzlies guard Mike Conley gets a shot off past Ricky Rubio during Memphis' win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. The Grizzlies are 2-1 headed into the back half of a two-game road trip against the Kings on Wednesday.(Photo: Chris Nicoll)

Success this year is probably more complicated than simply replicating “Grit ‘N Grind,” but the Grizzlies’ second victory in a row suggested it’s a formula that still has a place in today’s NBA.

“This win really showed just a lot of us who we are,” Conley said afterwards.

But what will that mean moving forward?

More will come to light starting Wednesday night, when Memphis concludes its two-game road trip with a game at Sacramento. Can the Grizzlies win two straight games away from FedExForum for the first time since March 18, 2017?

Here’s what you need to know:

Depth tested

Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered in his first career start, replacing injured forward JaMychal Green (broken jaw) in the lineup at Utah. He scored 11 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and proved to be an intimidating defensive presence in the lane.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. talks about scoring with his left hand and improvements after his home debut.
Drew Hill, The Commercial Appeal

But the Grizzlies might need other reserves to step up against the Kings now that forward Chandler Parsons (knee soreness) and guard Dillon Brooks (foot soreness), the player who replaced Parsons in the starting lineup to begin the second half Monday, are also dealing with injuries.

Their uncertain status could put a bigger spotlight on role players like Kyle Anderson, the team’s big free agent acquisition this offseason, as well as guards Shelvin Mack, Wayne Selden and MarShon Brooks, and forward Omri Casspi.

Mack (12 points at Utah) and Selden were both on the floor in crunch time at Utah. Memphis could use contributions from across the entire roster Wednesday.

Getting defensive

After giving up 111 and 117 points in their first two games of the year, the Grizzlies locked down the Jazz and held Utah to just 35.4 percent shooting from the field. Their defense and pace will be tested by Sacramento, which is second in the NBA averaging more than 122 points per game (and giving up almost 130).

Kentucky products De’Aaron Fox (16.8 points) and Willie Cauley-Stein (16.8 points), as well as sharpshooter Buddy Hield (14.5 points), all seem to be improved, and the Kings are shooting better than 41 percent from 3-point range.

Memphis has been relying on Garrett Temple, who they acquired in a trade with Sacramento in exchange for Ben McLemore and Deyonta Davis (now with Golden State's G League affiliate) this offseason, to defend opposing team’s top perimeter scorers thus far.

Will Z-Bo play?

The Kings will be playing the second game of a back-to-back after losing to Denver, 125-111, Tuesday night on the road, although Sacramento did get an encouraging 131-120 win over Oklahoma City last Sunday.

Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol in a game last season. The Kings and Grizzlies play Wednesday.(Photo: Brandon Dill, AP)

This will also be the first of two-straight showcase matchups for Jackson, who will go against Kings’ No. 3 overall draft pick Marvin Bagley III Wednesday night.

But perhaps the most pressing question for longtime Grizzlies’ fans is whether Zach Randolph will play for the Kings. The 37-year-old didn't appear in Sacramento’s first three games.

Will former Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger take Z-Bo out of the garage with his old buddies Gasol and Conley in town?